The biggest success of Make in India programme is in the auto sector, said Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Anant Geete, while talking about the completion of 4 years of Modi-led Government on Tuesday.

Considering that the Indian automobile manufacturing sector is the primary focus of the Indian governments Make in India campaign, an issue which largely remained unaddressed was the lack of specific laws relating to automobile recalls and product liability in India. So far, auto manufacturers have been guided by the Voluntary Code on Vehicle Recall (Code), formulated by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. However, since the Code has been formulated by a society and adherence to the Read more..

If ever there was a time for the Indian automobile industry to take stock and recalibrate its sustainability strategy, it is now. Stricter emission norms, higher taxes, the lack of infrastructure such as charging stations and cleaner fuels, and the uncertainty of mainstream consumer demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, create several challenges for the Indian industry, as it identifies its environment impact strategy in the face of continued pressure to make a change. Recent regulatory Read more..